Let’s make ramen porridge Rajuk, famous as BTS Jungkook’s ramen recipe. He is well-known as a foodie and has shared many recipes, and he once revealed that he prefers this over regular ramyeon.
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What is Ramen Porridge (Rajuk)? 라죽
Rajuk is a Korean dish where ramen and rice are cooked together. The word “Rajuk” comes from combining “ramen” and “juk” (porridge), so it literally means ramen porridge. In Korea, there are many unique ways to cook ramen, and Rajuk is one of them. It’s made by adding rice to ramen and cooking it like a porridge, so the broth reduces and you can scoop up the salty noodles and rice together with a spoon.
BTS Jungkook shared a special way to enjoy this ramen by revealing his Rajuk recipe. Known for liking spicy and flavorful food, Jungkook adds ingredients like Buldak sauce and perilla oil to make it extra special. The result became so delicious that it went viral in Korea, earning nicknames like “Jungkook’s Rajuk” or “Jungkook’s Buldak Rajuk.”
Jungkook Ramen Porridge Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- 1 bowl cooked rice: Jungkook uses konjac brown rice, but regular rice works fine
- 500 ml water
Sub Ingredients / Seasonings
- ½ tbsp Buldak sauce
- 1 tbsp perilla oil
- 1 pack seasoned seaweed, broken into small pieces
- ½ tsp Korean black pepper
Notes
- Adjust spiciness with more or less Buldak sauce.
- Seaweed can be added during cooking and as a garnish.
Substitutes / Alternatives
Perilla oil
- If you don’t have perilla oil, you can substitute it with sesame oil. However, the flavor of perilla oil is very different from sesame oil. We highly recommend getting perilla oil if possible. It opens the door to the deeper, richer flavors of Korean cuisine. You can also use it for various side dishes or when cooking Korean pancakes to add a fragrant aroma.
- BTS Jungkook uses perilla oil in dishes like buckwheat noodles and this Rajuk, showing his love for the unique flavor of perilla oil.
- Get Korean Perilla Oil (Deulgiruem) on Amazon
Jungkook Buldak Ramen Porridge Recipe (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prep Ingredients
- Break the ramen noodles into small pieces.
- Break the seasoned seaweed into small pieces.
Step 2: Boil the Base
- Pour 500 ml of water into a medium pot.
- Add the ramen soup base, flakes, and ½ tbsp Buldak sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 3: Add Rice and Noodles
- Once the water is boiling, add the cooked rice.
- Add the broken ramen noodles and stir gently.
Step 4: Cook and Reduce
- Add the seaweed powder.
- Cook while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the water slightly reduces.
Step 5: Finish and Garnish
- Drizzle 1 tbsp perilla oil.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp Korean black pepper.
- Optional: Garnish with extra seaweed powder before serving.
Tips
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning, and stir continuously.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more water if you prefer a soupier texture.
BTS Jungkook’s Other Favorite Foods
Jungkook’s Favorite Korean Food
Known as a foodie, Jungkook often recommends delicious dishes and sometimes shares his own special recipes. Here, we’ve compiled 10 of Jungkook’s favorite foods, ranging from snacks to full meals.
Perilla Oil Makguksu
Jungkook has introduced Buldak perilla oil makguksu before. This Korean noodle dish combines soy sauce, Buldak sauce, and Buldak mayo sauce, finished with fragrant perilla oil. However, if you don’t live in Korea, it might be hard to find all these sauces. In that case, we recommend trying the original Korean perilla oil makguksu recipe. It’s not spicy, so even if you can’t handle very spicy food, you can still enjoy it.
FAQs about Jungkook’s Buldak Rajuk (Ramen Porridge)
What is Jungkook’s ramen porridge?
It’s a Korean dish where ramen noodles and rice are cooked together, spiced up with Buldak sauce for heat and finished with fragrant perilla oil. This blog post provides an easy step-by-step recipe so you can make it at home.
Can I use any instant noodles for the Jungkook ramen porridge recipe?
Yes. I used Ottogi Jin Ramen (spicy), but you can use any Korean instant ramen with a spicy soup base. Avoid white broth noodles like Sari Gomtang, and don’t use stir-fried noodles like Buldak Ramen
How spicy is the Jungkook noodles porridge version, and how can I adjust the heat level?
It’s less spicy than Buldak sauce alone, but spicier than Jin Ramen or Shin Ramyun. You can reduce the spiciness by using less Buldak sauce. You can also add cream or milk, or top with cheese to make it milder.
BTS Jungkook ramen porridge: Buldak Rajuk Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pack Korean ramen (spicy soup ramen, I used Jin Ramen)
- 500 ml water
- 1 bowl cooked rice (Jungkook uses konjac brown rice, but regular rice works fine)
- 1/2 tbsp buldak sauce
- 1 tbsp perilla oil
Method
- Break the ramen noodles and seaweed into small pieces.
- Pour 500 ml of water into a pot. Add the ramen soup base, flakes, and Buldak sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Once the water boils, add the cooked rice and ramen noodles.
- Add the sliced seaweed and cook until the water slightly reduces.
- Drizzle perilla oil and sprinkle Korean black pepper to finish.
- Optional: Garnish with extra seaweed.
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